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Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5100 Series User Manual

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SpeedStream Router User Guide
Appendix D:
Acronyms and Technical Concepts
Acronyms
AAL5 ATM Adaption Layer 5
ADS Attack Detection System
ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode
ATU ADSL Termination Unit
ATU-C ADSL Termination Unit - Central Office; refers to location at the CO
aggregation point.
ATU-R ADSL Termination Unit - Remote; refers to location at the customer premises
CHAP Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol
CRC Cycle Redundancy Checking
CO Central Office
DDoS Distributed Denial of Service
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DMZ Demilitarized Zone
DNS Domain Name Service
DSL Digital Subscriber Line
DSLAM Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer
Ethernet Network standard for LAN communications
FEC Forward Equivalence Class
firmware Software, in binary form, stored within a flash PROM
frames Data packet
Gateway Router
GUI Graphical User Interface
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
IGD Internet Gateway Device
IPCP IP Control Protocol
ISP Internet Service Provider
LCP Link Control Protocol
LLC Logical Link Control layer
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5100 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
StandardsANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt), ITU G.992.2 (G.lite)
InterfaceEthernet
WAN Ports1
Maximum Data Rate8 Mbps downstream, 1 Mbps upstream
Operating System SupportWindows, Macintosh, Linux

Summary

1: INTRODUCTION

Firewall Security

Explains the router's firewall features and protection levels.

General Safety Guidelines

Lists essential safety precautions for using the router.

2: INSTALLING THE ROUTER

Minimum System Requirements

Lists prerequisites for installing and operating the router.

4: GETTING STARTED

Logging On/Off the Web Interface

Explains how to access and exit the router's web management interface.

Accessing the Web Management Interface

Details how to open the router's configuration portal.

Logging in for the First Time

Guides users through the initial login and setup process.

Entering the Network Password

Describes how to set or enter the router's administrative password.

Logging In (after first time)

Explains subsequent login procedures after initial setup.

WAN Interface

Covers configuration of Wide Area Network settings.

DHCP

Details Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol settings.

Admin User (System Login)

Describes changing admin username and password.

NAT/NAPT

Explains Network Address Translation configurations.

Port Forwarding

Details configuring port forwarding rules.

Firewall

Overview of firewall settings and protection.

IP Filter Rules

Details creating custom IP filtering rules.

ADS (Attack Detection System)

Details the Attack Detection System.

5: CUSTOMIZING ROUTER SETTINGS

PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)

Explains PPP configuration for WAN connections.

PPP Configuration Options

Details various settings for PPP connections.

Change PPP Settings

Guides on modifying existing PPP connection parameters.

User Profiles

Covers creating and managing user profiles for access control.

Select Content Filtering

Details selecting filtering levels and criteria.

Select Security Access

Explains configuring login security for configuration changes.

WAN Interface

Guides on configuring Wide Area Network settings.

Enable a WAN Connection

Explains how to activate a WAN connection.

Add a New Virtual Connection (VC)

Guides on creating new virtual WAN connections.

Select WAN Protocol

Explains choosing the protocol for the WAN connection.

Configure RFC-2684 Bridged Protocol

Details setting up RFC-2684 Bridged protocol.

Configure RFC-2684 Bridged/IP Protocol

Details setting up RFC-2684 Bridged/IP protocol.

NAT/NAPT

Details Network Address Translation configurations.

Configure PPPoE Protocol

Details setting up PPPoE protocol.

Configure PPPoA Protocol

Details setting up PPPoA protocol.

Select Interface Options

Covers selecting interface settings like firewall and NAT.

6: VIEWING STATUS AND STATISTICS

System Summary

Displays an overview of router status and connections.

7: USING SYSTEM TOOLS

Diagnostics

Provides tools for testing DSL service and connections.

Reset

Guides on restoring factory default settings.

Firmware Update

Details the process of updating the router's firmware.

Update the Router Firmware

Explains downloading and installing firmware updates.

8: TROUBLESHOOTING

Basic Troubleshooting Steps

Outlines general steps to resolve connection issues.

Interpreting the LED Display

Explains the meaning of router LED indicators.

Resolving Specific Issues

Addresses common problems and their solutions.

Login Password Error

Guides on resolving login password issues.

APPENDIX C: FIREWALL SECURITY LEVELS

APPENDIX E: STEP-BY-STEP VIRTUAL WAN CONFIGURATION